bookcurios Chapter 153 Survive
Chapter 153 Survive
"what sound?"
Lan Yin and Chen Xiao in the room heard the horrific screams and the strange sound of flesh being torn apart outside. They immediately realized something was wrong and ran out quickly. Then they saw a scene that they would never forget.
In the yard, I saw a ferocious-looking star beast lying on a broken corpse and gnawing on flesh and blood, with another mutilated corpse hanging on its white tail.
"Is that... a star beast? Damn, how could this kind of thing break into the main star again? The Alliance has clearly repelled them in the past three years. Damn it, is there a big problem on the front line again?!" Chen Xiao's pupils shrank, and there was a barely perceptible tremor and fear in his voice.
When she came to her senses, she found that Lan Yin was no longer by her side and had already rushed towards the children who were still running away.
"Fuck, you really are not afraid of death. I give in." She rolled up her sleeves, took a deep breath, and rushed forward.
"I thought today was a good day, but now it seems that I am about to die. And what about the future? There is no future!" She cursed while picking up the nearest child and running quickly to the protective cave on the other side.
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"Don't worry about me, Eleven, run." Seventeen lay on the ground, coughing up blood weakly. Her lower body was now pinned down by a huge collapsed wall. Her flesh and blood were blurred, with the white leg bones faintly visible.
They hadn't noticed before that the star beast was carrying another small gecko-like star beast. When it saw that they were about to escape, that thing simply threw it out.
Just now they were being chased by the star beast all the way. They would never be able to escape it if they walked in a straight line. They could only escape into a bunch of abandoned old buildings nearby and circle around to avoid it, trying to find a way to get rid of it.
When the star beast saw that it couldn't find them, it began to crash and destroy things everywhere, collapsing a lot of places in an attempt to force them out.
Seventeen was hit on the lower body by a piece of wall that suddenly fell. He couldn't move at all, let alone escape.
"Eleven, I can't hold on anymore, run quickly, don't forget what I told you before, you must live well." Her pale face was now bloodless, and she was almost dying. Her limbs twitched occasionally, and it was obvious that she was exhaling more than breathing in.
Her breath was as weak as a thread, and the candle of life was about to go out. However, at that last moment, she used up all her remaining strength, slowly raised her head, gently pushed the thin girl who was still trying to move the wall, and tried her best to force a smile on her pale face, which was a bit sad and unwilling, but more of comfort and relief.
"I... am very happy to meet you, Eleven... You are my best friend, you must... stay alive."
The skinny little hand shook a few times in the air, and before another person could grab it, it suddenly fell down, like a withered autumn leaf, floating lifeless.
The voice suddenly stopped, and it froze in the air with lingering concern and reluctance.
Eleven stared blankly at the falling hand, tears blurring his eyes, and his throat seemed to be blocked by something, unable to make a sound. The air around him also became heavy and oppressive at this moment, making it difficult to breathe.
However, before she had time to feel sad, the wall began to shake violently again, and the terrible roar of a star beast came from not far away. It seemed to smell blood and came quickly in this direction.
She stared blankly at the corpse on the ground that was gradually turning cold. Suddenly, she leaned over and closed her eyes that had lost their luster. She raised her hand and wiped her tears with her sleeve. She turned around abruptly and ran outside quickly.
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“I’m really going to die.”
Chen Xiao rushed into the protective cave with the child and took a breath. She looked around the cave and found that several people were missing.
He quickly put the child on the ground, put his hands on his shoulders and shook him, and asked anxiously: "Where are the others? Did Eleven call a few of you out?"
"I... I..." The child had already been frightened out of his wits by the terrifying appearance of the star beast and the tragic death of his companions. Seeing her so anxious, tears kept falling down his cheeks. He tried hard to open his mouth, but he was choked and couldn't speak.
Just then, another female voice sounded.
"Teacher Chen, Eleven called eight people out, seventeen, thirty-one, forty-six, sixty-seven, eighty-two, ninety-seven, one hundred and twenty-eight, and one hundred and fifty-six."
Chen Xiao stopped shaking him and paced back and forth anxiously. He couldn't help biting his fingers with his lips, and his face showed panic and fear.
Eight, plus eleven makes nine people. There were four bodies in the yard. Including the one she brought back, there were still four people who had not been found. She had only seen the other two people briefly before, and Lan Yin went to find them.
Eleven must be with Seventeen. They are inseparable and have the best relationship. Where did those two kids go? Damn it, if I had known, I wouldn't have asked her to call other people to help dry the quilt. Now I have encountered such a thing.
Her heart was filled with regret and self-blame at this moment. She couldn't help biting her teeth so hard that she didn't even notice that her finger was bitten.
"Teacher Chen, your finger is bleeding." The voice reminded her and continued to ask, "Did something happen outside? I seemed to hear strange noises and..."
"There are also thirty-one people screaming. They seem to be calling for help." The voices gradually became fainter and could not be heard.
"No, nothing." Chen Xiao said decisively and glanced at the frightened children in the cave. They must not be allowed to know the truth, otherwise the situation would get out of control.
But they had to be alerted. She thought for a moment and continued, "It's very dangerous outside now. You take a few other people to guard the door. If you hear any strange or attacking sounds outside, do not open the door, absolutely not!"
She gritted her teeth and whispered in the child's ear, "Number One, you are the oldest and the teacher trusts you the most. There are star beasts outside now. It's very dangerous. Don't make any noise. Take a few mature and stable children to guard the door. If someone knocks on the door, ask them who they are. If they don't say anything, don't open the door no matter what's going on outside!"
"Did you hear that?!" She suddenly pressed down on No. 1's shoulders and stared into his eyes.
"Okay, I understand. I will definitely protect you all!" Number One looked into her eyes and nodded vigorously.
"Remember, don't open the door easily. I'm going to go out to find other people. Please help me take care of them." Chen Xiao left in a hurry after leaving a few words.
After she left, Number One limped to the door with a rough wooden crutch. Looking along her lower body, one could see the other half of her empty trouser legs.
Four years ago, when she was thirteen years old, she lost her right leg and her family forever in an attack by star beasts. After fleeing for a while, she came to an orphanage.
She has been here for four years. Everyone here is very nice, including the gentle director, the tough-mouthed but soft-hearted teacher Chen, and the friends who will comfort her. This is her last home, and she must protect everyone.
Number One closed the door carefully, checked to make sure there was no problem, then pulled over Eighty-Two, who was still crying, and comforted him and told him not to say anything. He then called over a few other older children, revealed some things to them, and told them what Chen Xiao had told him before he left.
Several children stood guard at the door, praying that the teacher would return safely with the others.